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Forum: Light Rail and Metros 2nd May 2010, 11:22
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
Well this part of the metrolink should not be a...

Well this part of the metrolink should not be a problem John. Class 66s, which are heavier by far than any tram train would be, have been used for maintainance so from a structural point of view...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 30th April 2010, 17:27
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
These are quite old I understand, so would they...

These are quite old I understand, so would they not have to be replaced to a suitable passenger standard? Then again, there is 100 year old track around the network if you know where to find them.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 29th April 2010, 16:30
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
For tram trains to work in this case, there would...

For tram trains to work in this case, there would have to be point rearrangements at Altrincham and at Skelton junction. Anyone know where we could see an artists impression of a british tram-train?
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 25th April 2010, 14:22
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I think there was a seminar recently on bringing...

I think there was a seminar recently on bringing tram-trains to Britain.
I take a guess that if tram trains were used in this circumstance, they would have both a dieslel engine and a 750 V...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 8th April 2010, 21:04
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
Indeed yes, knowing the average passenger (a beer...

Indeed yes, knowing the average passenger (a beer belly who gorges on curry) things wo'nt go down too well if you catch my drift! :D
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 30th March 2010, 17:23
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
It is at its worst I think in heaton park tunnel....

It is at its worst I think in heaton park tunnel.

There is the Navigation road bottle neck which is an enourmous problem for train and tram. If you ask me you need four platforms at that station...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 29th March 2010, 13:38
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I like that. It is often done with such...

I like that.
It is often done with such precision as well. Thinking about it you don't see hoodies bringing down an entire network in 20 minutes UNOTICED do you?

On saturday I saw a sign in...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 26th March 2010, 21:26
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
This trouble seems to have happened over a number...

This trouble seems to have happened over a number of years. A few years back there was signalling problems and that was due to "youths" (as polite as I can be) nicking copper and signals froze....
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 25th March 2010, 17:32
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
Today there seems to have been a problem on the...

Today there seems to have been a problem on the metrolink.
A tram failed at Dane road. I think it was an old one, and this is nothing new. Serco treated the trams disgracefully and they need a...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 10th January 2010, 20:17
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
There has been several concerns that there will...

There has been several concerns that there will be the problem of over crowding in the near future and there is a limit to the number of trams that can be run.
Will we see any three coach trams?
...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 6th January 2010, 16:50
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
several stations were destroyed to my knowledge. ...

several stations were destroyed to my knowledge.
It is not all bad however.
The line via didsbury was under construction and this was good news.

On study though the Chester line via Altrincham...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 6th January 2010, 08:01
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I do realise these things but most of the removed...

I do realise these things but most of the removed infastructure has been destroyed by the builders and this is the point i have been trying to make.
I did ask the builders what they were going to...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 1st January 2010, 12:12
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
It seems I might be the only sad enthusiast who...

It seems I might be the only sad enthusiast who hates change, or am I?

Has there been any contact from the Altrincham electric group?

I was sure their aim was preserving the aspects of this...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 31st December 2009, 19:31
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I used the metrolink earlier in the week and was...

I used the metrolink earlier in the week and was shocked at the destruction.:mad:

I think many enthusiasts used the line as it still retained many MSJ&A features.
Now a huge amount has been...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 16th December 2009, 20:59
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I have noticed after a bit of spotting at...

I have noticed after a bit of spotting at Altrincham most of the trams now have LED destination boards.
I must say it is much better under stagecoach.

Serco look pretty neglegent now.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 9th December 2009, 21:24
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
It is just to test stability. I have ruined a...

It is just to test stability.
I have ruined a lot of my best suits this way!
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 9th December 2009, 18:03
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
Toaday I was walking past Altrincham station and...

Toaday I was walking past Altrincham station and I saw the new tram type on test, what a sight, it's fantastic!
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 15th November 2009, 15:07
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I was going to go as I said, but then it rained,...

I was going to go as I said, but then it rained, so I stayed at home, well done for braving the weather!
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 29th October 2009, 17:10
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
Oh forgot to mention, the coaches are beautifully...

Oh forgot to mention, the coaches are beautifully maintained at the east lancs, so well done there.
The yogurt was yeo valley as well; very messy brand!
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 27th October 2009, 09:33
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
:DOh very funny! I tried it on the east lancs...

:DOh very funny!
I tried it on the east lancs railway that same day as a comparison.
Don't worry pavorossi, I didn't spill any!
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 26th October 2009, 20:57
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
Just a bit of advice on the trams point of view. ...

Just a bit of advice on the trams point of view.
Don't eat or try to eat a yogurt on board.
It is not a good idea.
When the new trams enter service, I think I shall test them out for myself in...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 16th October 2009, 17:12
Replies: 89
Views: 50,751
Posted By steam for ever
I hope that the new trams don't shake you about...

I hope that the new trams don't shake you about so much at speed.
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